Psalm 86

Psalm 86Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Supplication for Help against Enemies

A Prayer of David.

86 Incline thy ear, O Lord, and answer me,for I am poor and needy.2 Preserve my life, for I am godly;save thy servant who trusts in thee.Thou art my God; 3 be gracious to me, O Lord,for to thee do I cry all the day.4 Gladden the soul of thy servant,for to thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.5 For thou, O Lord, art good and forgiving,abounding in steadfast love to all who call on thee.6 Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer;hearken to my cry of supplication.7 In the day of my trouble I call on thee,for thou dost answer me.

8 There is none like thee among the gods, O Lord,nor are there any works like thine.9 All the nations thou hast made shall comeand bow down before thee, O Lord,and shall glorify thy name.10 For thou art great and doest wondrous things,thou alone art God.11 Teach me thy way, O Lord,that I may walk in thy truth;unite my heart to fear thy name.12 I give thanks to thee, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,and I will glorify thy name for ever.13 For great is thy steadfast love toward me;thou hast delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.

14 O God, insolent men have risen up against me;a band of ruthless men seek my life,and they do not set thee before them.15 But thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious,slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.16 Turn to me and take pity on me;give thy strength to thy servant,and save the son of thy handmaid.17 Show me a sign of thy favor,that those who hate me may see and be put to shamebecause thou, Lord, hast helped me and comforted me.

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